Central Kitchen

4.2 (254)

$30 and under

French American

567 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

feeding Central Square award-winning food, wine & cocktails
| since 1998

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French American
Hours of Operation
Kitchen Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Website
http://www.centralkitchencambridge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
567 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
Area
Cambridge
Cross Street
Pearl Street
Parking Details
Located next to Public lot #5 and Green Street Garage, as well as metered parking on Mass Ave and surrounding side streets.
Public transport
We are located on the Central Square stop on the Red line. There are also numerous buses that come through Central Square.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine

Central Kitchen's Caesar SaladUS$9.00
parmesan, lemon and boquerones
Six East Coast OysterUS$13.00
clean, crisp and local
Confit Leg of DuckUS$14.00
pickled peaches, tuscan kale tarragon yogurt dressing
Fried OctopusUS$13.00
braised chick peas, parsley and preserved lemon gremolata
Steak Tartare, Parisian StyleUS$14.00
capers, cornichons and quail egg
Heirloom Tomato SaladUS$13.00
house-made stracciatella, local tomatoes pickled ramps
CevicheUS$15.00
scallop, squid, shrimp fluke cilantro and citrus
Grilled SausageUS$13.00
karl's bauernwurst, grilled spring onion, apricot mustard
Traditional Moules MarinièreUS$14.00
mussels, wine, butter, garlic and hand cut fries
Grilled Heritage Pork LoinUS$27.00
red bliss, triple smoked bacon, grilled mushroom and green goddess
Vegetable "Maqluba"US$24.00
fregola sarda, eggplant, couza squash, yellow tomato feta
Seared Local BluefishUS$25.00
eggplant caponata, fried polenta and grilled lemon
Grilled ChickenUS$25.00
potato gratin, golden raisin and caper puree, roasted broccoli rabe, pine nuts
East Coast CioppinoUS$26.00
jonah crab claw, scallop, squid, shrimp, mussels and clam
Steak FritesUS$29.00
house aged angus rib eye and hand cut fries

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Central Kitchen.

4.2

(254)

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
2.6Value

Noise • Moderate

254 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 12 January 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I had a reservation but when I got there, the place was closed for a private event. And no one ever alerted us. Not sure what to make out of it.
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LocalFoodLover Gold
Greater Boston29 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 December 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Mussels were great. The carpaccio was solid. The raclette was decidedly mediocre - mostly the veg it came with - bland and uninspired. The hot toddy was awesome!
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TammyF
Greater Boston11 reviews
2.0
Dined on 12 December 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Great cocktails, horrible service, cold food
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nanaya
San Diego18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 December 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
good food, service and atmosphere! i’ll be back soon
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CharlieK
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
5.0
Dined on 17 October 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wine. Noise not bad. New waiter but well supported.
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HughO
Greater Boston14 reviews
3.0
Dined on 5 October 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
This was our second time at Central Kitchen; this time we were joined by another couple. The food was excellent (again), but the service was terrible! Our server spent more time chatting with another patron at the bar than attending to her tables. We had to waive her down to bring us our drinks, and then again to bring our starter (both of which were ready and waiting once she checked for them). I’m torn whether to return. The food was excellent, but (for me, at least) feeling a bit “pampered” is an important element to dining out, and this time I felt anything but.
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Anne Gold
Greater Boston38 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 September 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Noisy, but otherwise pleasant. Could use a better wine list, but that's always hard to come by. Great lamb burgers, all food tasty and well-presented.
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MaryellenL
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 August 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Central Kitchen is a "go to" spot for a friend of mine and I whenever she is in town from nyc...the food is consistently very good and the make a great caesar salad. The wait staff is professional. The nosie level can be a bit much at times but when we last went, it was perfect!
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EdwardC Gold
Greater Boston29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 June 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been coming here a long time. Urbane & fun. Get the octopus or mussels.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
San Francisco Bay Area20 reviews
2.0
Dined on 18 June 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Small restaurant but very impersonal for its size. Bad experience. Unfriendly, curt hostess did not greet us and immediately went to type on her laptop after seating us, where she remained despite the arrival of several other guests (non-locals we gathered) who had to seat themselves. We were placed next to a couple shouting on their cell phones even though there were plenty of tables that were free (only 12 tables all in a row). The food was fine but not particularly remarkable. Waitress also was not very warm. We would not come here again.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French American
Hours of Operation
Kitchen Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon, Tue, Sun 5:00 pm–1:00 am Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Website
http://www.centralkitchencambridge.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
567 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
Area
Cambridge
Cross Street
Pearl Street
Parking Details
Located next to Public lot #5 and Green Street Garage, as well as metered parking on Mass Ave and surrounding side streets.
Public transport
We are located on the Central Square stop on the Red line. There are also numerous buses that come through Central Square.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Central Kitchen

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Menu

Carte Du Jour / Central Kitchen

Central Kitchen's Caesar SaladUS$9.00

Six East Coast OysterUS$13.00

Confit Leg of DuckUS$14.00

Fried OctopusUS$13.00

Steak Tartare, Parisian StyleUS$14.00

Heirloom Tomato SaladUS$13.00

CevicheUS$15.00

Grilled SausageUS$13.00

Traditional Moules MarinièreUS$14.00

Grilled Heritage Pork LoinUS$27.00

Vegetable "Maqluba"US$24.00

Seared Local BluefishUS$25.00

Grilled ChickenUS$25.00

East Coast CioppinoUS$26.00

Steak FritesUS$29.00

Reviews

Additional information

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